CVE-2008-6313: Directory traversal vulnerability in addedit-render.php in phpAddEdit 1.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled,

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6313 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting phpaddedit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in addedit-render.php in phpAddEdit 1.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a URL in the editform parameter. NOTE: PHP remote file inclusion attacks are also likely.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpaddedit

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-27 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpaddedit || rpm -q phpaddedit || phpaddedit --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpaddedit sudo apt install phpaddedit=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold phpaddedit

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list phpaddedit sudo dnf downgrade phpaddedit-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpaddedit

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: phpAddEdit 1.3 - 'editform' Local File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6313?

phpaddedit: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6313 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6313 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-6313 affect?

CVE-2008-6313 affects phpaddedit. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in addedit-render.php in phpAddEdit 1.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a URL in the editform parameter. NOTE: PHP remote file i

How urgent is CVE-2008-6313?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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CVE-2008-6581 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE login.php in PhpAddEdit 1.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by

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